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Jalen Coker
Rewarded with extension Thursday
Coker signed a three-year, $35 million extension with the Panthers on Thursday, ESPN.com and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
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Ikem Ekwonu
Expected to play in 2026
Coach David Canales said Ekwonu is likely to play at some point in 2026, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Trevor Etienne
Behind Brooks on depth chart
Etienne is behind both Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks on Carolina's running back depth chart, according to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer.
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Jonathon Brooks
Could overtake Hubbard
Liz Loza of ESPN predicts that Brooks will overtake Chuba Hubbard as Carolina's top running back and surpass 900 rushing yards in 2026.
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Bryce Young
Taking on leadership role
Young has taken more vocal leadership of the Panthers' offense this offseason, according to the Associated Press.
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Bryce Young
Pivotal 2026 campaign ahead
Nick Shook of NFL.com lists Young as one of his make-or-break players for the upcoming season.
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Xavier Legette
Hot seat in Carolina?
Ben Solak of ESPN.com believes that Legette may not be a part of the Panthers' future if he cannot turn things around in his third NFL season.
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Rico Dowdle
Interest from Washington
Dowdle has been linked to the Commanders as a potential match in free agency, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Bryce Young
Not likely to get long-term offer
The Panthers are not likely to offer Young a long-term extension prior to the 2026 season, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
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Jonathon Brooks
NFL future outside Carolina?
Brooks is unlikely to get a true opportunity to establish himself while on the Panthers roster, Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com opines.
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Rico Dowdle
Could sign with Denver
Dowdle would be a strong fit with the Broncos, Matt Bowen of ESPN suggests.
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Rico Dowdle
Unlikely to re-sign with Panthers
David Newton of ESPN.com opines it will be difficult for the Panthers to re-sign Dowdle this offseason.
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Jalen Coker
Labeled as key re-signing decision
David Newton of ESPN.com labels signing Coker to a long-term deal a key priority for the Panthers this season.
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Cade Mays
Could be target for Houston
Mays could be a top target of the Texans in free agency this offseason, Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports reports.
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Jalen Coker
X factor for wild-card round
Matt Bowen of ESPN believes Coker will be the Panthers' X factor for their NFC wild-card game against the Rams on Saturday.
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Tetairoa McMillan
Sets team's rookie receiving record
McMillan set the Panthers rookie record with 1,014 receiving yards during the 2025 regular season, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
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Bryce Young
Backs into playoff home game
Young and the Panthers will host the Rams in the wild-card round, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Bryce Young
Still more to prove
The Panthers still aren't ready to commit to Young as their long-term quarterback, David Newton of ESPN reports.
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Rico Dowdle
Close to $1 million incentive
Dowdle needs just 70 more yards from scrimmage over the final two games of the regular season to reach a contract incentive that would earn him an extra $1 million, per Fox Sports.
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Rico Dowdle
Second straight 1,000-yard season
Dowdle reached 1,000 rushing yards in the 2025 regular season with his 29 rushing yards in Carolina's Week 16 win over the Buccaneers, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer.
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Bryce Young
Likely to have option picked up
Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com expect the Panthers to pick up Young's fifth-year option for the 2027 season.
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Tetairoa McMillan
More downfield looks in Week 11?
David Newton of ESPN.com relays that the Falcons defense will likely load the box to limit running back Rico Dowdle, which gives McMillan and the Panthers' offense more opportunities to move the ball downfield through the passing game.
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Jalen Coker
Set for more involvement on offense
Head coach Dave Canales said Monday that the Panthers are making a concerted effort to get Coker more involved in the offense against the Saints on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Chuba Hubbard
Unlikely to be moved at deadline
Joe Person of The Athletic relays that the Panthers want to keep Hubbard on the roster past the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
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Bryce Young
Likely to miss multiple games
Young has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after being knocked out of Sunday's win over the Jets, and Andy Dalton is expected to get the start for the Panthers in Week 8 against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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